Senior Commercial and Procurement Consultant

Senior Commercial and Procurement ConsultantBase pay range: Direct message the job poster from Evolve CommercialEvolve Commercial is a digital procurement consultancy that provides commercial and procurement services to help clients deliver their complex and security-sensitive technology programmes. They are an exciting, fast-growing, and vibrant SME who are looking for experienced professionals to join their fantastic teamLocation: Hybrid with 2/3 days a week travel to the South‑West (Bristol Area) to client sites.Must have or be eligible for Security ClearanceBenefitsPerformance-based bonus of up to 15%25 days annual leaveRegular off-site team events and social activitiesPrivate Health CareThe RoleWe are seeking procurement professionals to join the company and work in a consulting capacity to support clients’ complex technology programmes. This is a great opportunity to enhance your professional skills and progress to quickly become one of our future business leaders. As a key member of the team, your role will be to deliver our existing contracts by providing expert commercial advice to clients and help the company grow by helping to win new business.What can you expect from us?InfluenceEvolve Commercial is refreshingly different to working at your typical large corporation or consultancy. You’ll be able to play an integral part in the company and will participate in a complete range of important business activities, while actually influencing company development from day one.ModernisticEvolve Commercial fully digitally native and embrace the modern freedoms and flexibility of home working. Travel is based on when it drives actual value and not merely ‘presenteeism’ – instead, it is for business with clients, quarterly get-togethers with your colleagues, and when face-to-face is beneficial.TogethernessA close-knit team; Evolve Commercial shares in great fun and great work. As such, we understand the importance of growing a business together, so whether this is the kind of fresh venture you’ve always wanted, you’ve come to a standstill in your career, or you feel like you want to test yourself in a new environment, then we are right for you.ResponsibilitiesSupport client and supplier relationship managementHelp develop the company’s service offering and capabilityHelp win and deliver opportunities to drive company growthSupport development of procurement and commercial strategiesAssist on pre‑sourcing market analysisSupport business cases for new procurementsManage tender activities using public sector frameworksInvolvement in supplier performance management activitiesUndertake value‑for‑money analysis for business cases and tendersAdvise on compliance with Public Contract Regulations and Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations as well as the clients’ internal policies and proceduresCarry out Contract Management and ensure that files are up to date, providing an auditable trail of effective managementRequirementsYou will be an experienced professional with a few years’ experience working in a commercial or procurement role. You should have an understanding and interest in technology procurement. You will be someone who appreciates the challenges of creating something new and is excited to ‘roll up their sleeves’ to get things done to build the company.Successful candidate likely to hold or be working towards CIPS/MCIPS or IACCM accreditationGood track record of deliveryAbility to build effective relationships with clientsGood business acumen, able to adapt to different clients and quickly pick up new tasks or use initiative to seek out and resolve problemsGood understanding of Public Contract RegulationsIdeally experience operating in the Defence or Security sectorGood understanding of technology procurement from a business perspective, i.e. knowledge of different types of technologies such as cloud, PaaS, SaaSAbility to identify and manage commercial risk & opportunity through effective contractingAbility to deliver results to meet contracted deadlines and customer expectations #J-18808-Ljbffr